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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-25-2023, 07:52 PM
Replies: 24,573
Views: 7,181,554
Posted By DandoX
my kid opened the trunk a couple weeks ago and I...

my kid opened the trunk a couple weeks ago and I didn't notice until a few days ago :( Battery totally lost all charge from the trunk light being on. After days of 1amp trickle charge the battery is...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-14-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 984
Posted By DandoX
If you bought the right pre mixed coolant for...

If you bought the right pre mixed coolant for these cars from a dealer, don't worry your golden. You never know if you mix and match if it will handle longevity or proper specs right. So the Toyota...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-14-2022, 06:49 PM
Replies: 24,573
Views: 7,181,554
Posted By DandoX
man, one of my aftermarket TPMS just died on me....

man, one of my aftermarket TPMS just died on me. Totally not responding on that tire. I hear that TPMS just sometimes go bad, but my OEM non programmable sensors that I got with the car are still...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-06-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10,203
Views: 743,314
Posted By DandoX
I'm back, it has been a while. Haven't driven the...

I'm back, it has been a while. Haven't driven the old girl as much as I would like over the past couple years (had a kid). Just put new oil in the old '13, shes running like butter now and to think...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-08-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 33,576
Posted By DandoX
Just an update, post recall a while back. Granted...

Just an update, post recall a while back. Granted haven't put too many miles on her but when I drive her I drive her fairly hard. Still going strong.
Forum: Southern California 05-28-2021, 12:04 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 43,169
Posted By DandoX
South Orange smog place

Sorry didn't get a chance to check this thread.

The place I went to is called smog simple. The guy actually has a website, the shop is in Mission Viejo next to some dealerships, building directly...
Forum: Southern California 05-10-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 43,169
Posted By DandoX
I just got the old FRS smogged today for the...

I just got the old FRS smogged today for the first time, everything went smoothtly. Car passed, no rollers, no lift. Just popped in the OBDii and blipped the throttle a few times, visual inspection...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-08-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,152
Posted By DandoX
I also have the recall done to mine at about 75k...

I also have the recall done to mine at about 75k and she has been running just fine as well.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-08-2021, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,876
Posted By DandoX
Yeah have been using Michelins for a long time...

Yeah have been using Michelins for a long time then felt like trying something new and tried Pirelli Pzeros which I hated. They had such so much tread life which made it annoying to wait to wear them...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-05-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,876
Posted By DandoX
Yeah I sort of went that way, I did buy the tool....

Yeah I sort of went that way, I did buy the tool. I wanted it for swapping wheels on my cars and to be able to help out friends and family with any TPMS issues. I ended up getting the MX programmable...
Forum: Northern California 03-05-2021, 03:23 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 28,145
Posted By DandoX
So a catback like the one from Perrin should be...

So a catback like the one from Perrin should be okay right? (with no other modifications)


Are all of the twins being heavily inspected? Mine has a pretty stock look aside form wheels and the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-03-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 30,776
Posted By DandoX
best looking BRZ was the FRS with the first gen...

best looking BRZ was the FRS with the first gen bumper
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-03-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,876
Posted By DandoX
I'm back! and ready for new wheels

Finally posting again, been away from the forum since my son was born and with everything happening today and a new baby didn't have a chance to get back on here or even drive as much as I would...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-01-2020, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1,471
Views: 126,747
Posted By DandoX
WHATT?! I don't have cabin fever! DO you? ...

WHATT?! I don't have cabin fever! DO you?
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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-01-2020, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,032
Posted By DandoX
gotta get those jack stands, you really need 4....

gotta get those jack stands, you really need 4. Only two is just ...
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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-30-2020, 12:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,367
Posted By DandoX
That and when your flyin high in the rev range...

That and when your flyin high in the rev range and do a perfect upshift and you hear that braaaaaa bOoooooowwwwww super quickly. Makes me feel like a Driving God!...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-27-2020, 11:22 PM
Replies: 24,573
Views: 7,181,554
Posted By DandoX
I did a much needed Transmission and diff fluid...

I did a much needed Transmission and diff fluid change. Shes all shifting like butter now...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-12-2020, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,621
Posted By DandoX
ahh yeah I have a stainless steel exhaust so...

ahh yeah I have a stainless steel exhaust so maybe mine doesn't get as rust dirty. I found that tub-o-towels does wonders though, i've seen that cut through some serious build up in my engine bay and...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-12-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,621
Posted By DandoX
I use spray wax and a shop rag, or windex and a...

I use spray wax and a shop rag, or windex and a shop rag. I mean you dont need to use brake clean or soap unless its super gunked up. I found that you can mostly just wipe it regularly and it cleans...
Forum: Southern California 03-10-2020, 03:29 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 38,147
Posted By DandoX
https://media3.giphy.com/media/NEvPzZ8bd1V4Y/giphy...

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Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 03-09-2020, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1,435
Views: 389,675
Posted By DandoX
This special edition 86 was loved a little too...

This special edition 86 was loved a little too much by this Outback.
https://i.imgur.com/tMQWn7T.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,711
Posted By DandoX
I have a stock '13 that uses SoCal Chevron gas at...

I have a stock '13 that uses SoCal Chevron gas at every fill up, I rarely ever hear crickets, and if I do so what. Only been that way for 6 years and 85k. It is just the character of this car.


...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 03-06-2020, 05:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,546
Posted By DandoX
The SI never really appealed to me over twins. I...

The SI never really appealed to me over twins. I ended up just buying a basic Corolla hatch for some fun FWD grocery do it all car/wifes car. FRS is my daily to work/weekend fun car. I have struck a...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 03-05-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 20,382
Posted By DandoX
Thumbs up When I first saw this thread I was in shock and...

When I first saw this thread I was in shock and wondering if Tcoat is leaving the twin family




...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-04-2020, 08:14 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,273
Posted By DandoX
I dont get the manual transmission sucks thing...

I dont get the manual transmission sucks thing either, been driving manual in some of the shittest traffic in the US, yeah its not as lazy as being in an AT but to me that lazy AT luxury is just not...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-04-2020, 06:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,277
Posted By DandoX
8 hours? Not sure how they figure. I personally...

8 hours? Not sure how they figure. I personally saw Neal at the racers line change my clutch kit in front of me like it was no sweat at all.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhjIXU5GRcc
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-04-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,277
Posted By DandoX
Ah I missed that part. Then it seems they are not...

Ah I missed that part. Then it seems they are not really giving any sort of deal for replacing the clutch kit. I would guess around $900 for dealer parts and labor sounds about right. Know they are...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-04-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,277
Posted By DandoX
I'm not so sure about the labor amount of cost...

I'm not so sure about the labor amount of cost they added but Exedy OEM Clutch Kit - 2013+ FR-S / BRZ (https://www.ft86speedfactory.com/exedy-oem-clutch-kit-988.html) is the same as the OEM clutch...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 03-03-2020, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2,904
Views: 584,974
Posted By DandoX
https://media2.giphy.com/media/B1CBa401k6n72/giphy...

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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-28-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,574
Posted By DandoX
Im in the habit of rev matching 1st and 2nd when...

Im in the habit of rev matching 1st and 2nd when it is cold. I will blip the throttle just go to in first, and if second doesn't go in nicely I'll do the same. Seems to be working for me for years....
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